Question

A 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her Hb is 98 g/L and ferritin is 8 µg/L. She is otherwise healthy and not pregnant. What is the recommended daily dose of elemental iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia according to BNF?

Accepted Answer

100-200 mg

Answer

40-60 mg

Answer

65-100 mg

Answer

200-300 mg

Answer

300-400 mg

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her Hb is 98 g/L and ferritin is 8 µg/L. She is otherwise healthy and not pregnant. What is the recommended daily dose of elemental iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia according to BNF?